Under the direction of ultra-serious former coach Eric Mangini, the New York Jetswere regarded as a buttoned-down football team that was often described as paranoid.

Under new coach Rex Ryan, the Jets are fostering a fun atmosphere that newly-acquired linebacker Bart Scott described as “swagger-licious,” according to Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News.

As he launched his first minicamp since taking over as head coach Thursday, Ryan encouraged his players to be loud, to laugh and to smile at practice.

Of course, Ryan’s boisterous approach represents a major adjustment for the Jets players after years of playing for the staid Mangini.

“We have to deprogram ourselves,” offensive tackle Damien Woody said. ”I never had a coach tell a team to have more fun.”

Added Scott: “When people from your neighborhood go into somebody else’s neighborhood, you don’t go in there quietly. You go kicking and screaming. It’s like, ‘We’re here, what’s up?’ When you talk (stuff) and you’re animated, you put a target on your back. That makes you raise your level.”

All the rats have not been thrown of the Jets' sinking ship just yet. Ratgini is gone, but the future of the franchise may be in the tiny claws of Brett Ratliff, their undrafted future franchise QB. It's hilarious..if it weren't so pathetic....

sorry to see Favre leave the team. it's more fun and the rivalry took on a new level. Brady v Favre would have been nice in 09.

but Favre bailed on you guys after just one year cuz he realized NY/NJ had no team chemistry and that the fans sucked. you could try and get pennington back but he looks to be having a much better time in Miami with Tuna, who bailed on you guys too.

-- "There is no question, however, about who is going to be Belichick's quarterback this season, as the coach said that Tom Brady, coming back from a torn ACL and a torn MCL in his left knee, 'is working in the offseason program now without any limitations.'" --

There's your Brady football update.

There's no update on any charges in the wedding shooting because it appears that shooting at trespassers is perfectly legal in Costa Rica?

Hey Jerks/Jets whats the matter no team worth rooting for in your area you spend all your time on a Boston Board!! Fans of NY/NJ stay home and try and convince yourselves that everything is going to be Swagger lickthesenuts like your team from last year lay down team....We can't make the playoffs so lets throw the game so the best team in our division can't make the playoffs either,please don't use the words cheat here!!! Also in reference to Tom Brady the difference between Brady and all of your QB's since Namath is 3 Super Bowl Rings!!!!I heard Tannenbaum is asking the Commissioner to change the Schedule again this time he's asking the league to take the Patriots off the schedule because they hit too hard!!!LMAO By the Way your teams Sux!!!!!